
Number 65 (2025)
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The effect of using nanosilver-containing microelement fertiliser on the physiological properties of Avena sativa L.
Renata E. Tobiasz-Salach, Dagmara Migut, Ewelina Borkowska, Marcin Wojtkowiak
Key words: chlorophyll content, chlorophyll fluorescence, foliar fertilisation, gas exchange, nanoparticles
For citation: Tobiasz-Salach, R. E. et al. (2025) “The effect of using nanosilver-containing microelement fertiliser on the physiological properties of Avena sativa L.” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 1–8. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154244
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Financial viability of centre pivot sprinkler irrigation systems in a semi-arid climate
Zechariah J. Othong, Erion Bwambale, Davis Sibale, Etienne Umukiza, Romain Ntole, Terah Alaazi, Sylvester R. Chikavumbwa
Key words: annual benefit, annual cost, alfalfa productivity, irrigation system, internal rate of return
For citation: Othong, Z. J. et al. (2025) “Financial viability of centre pivot sprinkler irrigation systems in a semi-arid climate” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 9–14. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154245
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Small springs in a big city: Status, stressors, and long-term changes of their water properties across Warsaw
Maksym A. Łaszewski, Jarosław Suchożebrski, Igor Dmowski, Maciej Staszak
Key words: anthropopressure, chemical composition, groundwater, springs, stressors, urbanisation
For citation: Łaszewski, M. A. et al. (2025) “Small springs in a big city: Status, stressors, and long-term changes of their water properties across Warsaw” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 15–23. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154246
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A new approach to modelling the average interannual streamflow in the watersheds of Northern Algeria
Omar Adjissi, Messaoud Ghodbane, Mahmoud Ladjel, Khodir Madani
Key words: climate, flow, Northern Algeria, precipitation, real evapotranspiration (ETR), watershed
For citation: Adjissi, O. et al. (2025) “A new approach to modelling the average interannual streamflow in the watersheds of Northern Algeria” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 24–35. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154247
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Addressing sedimentation issues: Modelling the rating curve and river sediment transport using HEC-RAS 6.1 application
Azmeri Azmeri, Ahmad Reza Kasury, Muhammad Fadhlurrahman, Alfiansyah Yulianur BC, Ziana Ziana, Devi Sundary, Eka Mutia
Key words: aggradation, degradation, HEC-RAS, rating curve, sediment transport
For citation: Azmeri, A. et al. (2025) “Addressing sedimentation issues: Modelling the rating curve and river sediment transport using HEC-RAS 6.1 application” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 36–44. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154248
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Valorisation and management of water resources using hydrogeological modelling and GIS: Case of Mougheul aquifer
Abdelghani Bekhira, Mohammed Habi, Boutkhil Morsli, Ali Bendida, Touhami Merzougui, Sarra Amri
Key words: aquifer, modelling, simulation, Wadi Mougheul watershed, water resource
For citation: Bekhira, A. et al. (2025) “Valorisation and management of water resources using hydrogeological modelling and GIS: Case of Mougheul aquifer” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 45–54. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154249
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Seasonal fluctuations in groundwater fluoride concentration and health risk assessment: Tolon District, Northern Ghana
Ezeldin I. Nogara, Maxwell Anim-Gyampo, Shaibu A. Ganiyu
Key words: fluoride contamination, groundwater, health risk, spatio-temporal variation, Tolon district
For citation: Nogara, E. I. et al. (2025) “Seasonal fluctuations in groundwater fluoride concentration and health risk assessment: Tolon District, Northern Ghana” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 55–64. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154250
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Mapping hotspots and coldspots of soil erosion along the watershed running into Tomini Bay
Fitryane Lihawa, Dewi Wahyuni K. Baderan, Sri Maryati, Rakhmat Jaya Lahay
Key words: GEE-R-GIS framework, RUSLE model, spatial autocorrelation, soil erosion, Tomini Bay
For citation: Lihawa, F. et al. (2025) “Mapping hotspots and coldspots of soil erosion along the watershed running into Tomini Bay” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 65–73. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154251
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Multi-aspect analysis of biomass production concerning taxonomic and functional trait composition of vegetation on heaps
Karolina Ryś, Artur Dyczko, Damian Chmura, Gabriela Woźniak
Key words: biomass, diversity indices, non-analogous species assemblages, primary productivity, taxonomic and functional diversity
For citation: Ryś, K. et al. (2025) “Multi-aspect analysis of biomass production concerning taxonomic and functional trait composition of vegetation on heaps” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 74–89. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154252
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Water pollution hotspots and the role of riparian vegetation in industrial area
Anna Bojarczuk
Key words: anthropopressure, biogenic compounds, hydrophytes, salinisation, seasonal variability
For citation: Bojarczuk, A. (2025) “Water pollution hotspots and the role of riparian vegetation in industrial area” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 90–99. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154253
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Exploring freshwater fish biodiversity using eDNA metabarcoding and traditional sampling to assess floodplain waters
Helmizuryani Helmizuryani, Boby Muslimin, Muhammad Nizar, Saleh Hidayat, Andhika Prima Prasetyo, Mirna Dwirastina, Robin Robin, Khusnul Khotimah, Swarlanda Swarlanda, Dewi Apriyanti, Eny Heriyati, Innike Abdillah Fahmi
Key words: Bangka Island, eDNA metabarcoding, experimental fishing, freshwater fish, metaprobe, water quality
For citation: Helmizuryani, H. et al. (2025) “Exploring freshwater fish biodiversity using eDNA metabarcoding and traditional sampling to assess floodplain waters” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 100–112. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154254
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Application of neural networks for drought forecasting based on the standardised precipitation index
Rana Z. Fathiyana, Deny Haryadi, Naufal Ananda, Dinda J. Hidayat, Haryas Subyantara Wicaksana, Rahma Wafii Azahra, Hakim Giraldi Saputra
Key words: drought, forecasting, FY-4A satellite, long short-term memory (LSTM), multilayer perceptron (MLP), rainfall
For citation: Fathiyana, R. Z. et al. (2025) “Application of neural networks for drought forecasting based on the standardised precipitation index ” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 113–121. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154255
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Unlocking the circular economy potential: Techno-economic analysis of rapeseed meal valorisation through pyrolysis
Tahereh Soleymani Angili, Katarzyna Grzesik
Key words: circular economy, pyrolysis, rapeseed meal, techno-economic analysis, valorisation
For citation: Angili, T. S., Grzesik, K. (2025) “Unlocking the circular economy potential: Techno-economic analysis of rapeseed meal valorisation through pyrolysis” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp.122–132. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154256
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An assessment of solar power generating system as a solution to deal with global warming and climate change
Ahmed S. Salman, Ahmed F. Deifalla, Farruh Atamurotov
Key words: climate change, energy forecasting, machine learning, predictive maintenance, solar power, system optimisation
For citation: Salman, A. S. et al. (2025) “An assessment of solar power generating system as a solution to deal with global warming and climate change” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp.133–140. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154257
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First comparison of selected fat-soluble vitamins of edible tissues of invasive Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) in the Oder estuary (Baltic Sea)
Przemysław Czerniejewski, Anna Bogacka, Angelika N. Heberlej
Key words: Chinese mitten crab, edible parts, invasive species, nutritional value, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E
For citation: Czerniejewski P. et al. (2025) “First comparison of selected fat-soluble vitamins of edible tissues of invasive Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) in the Oder estuary (Baltic Sea)” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 141–150. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154258
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Agronomic performance of soybeans in double-row soybean-maize intercropping systems under drought conditions in dryland areas
Kisman, Farid Hemon, Suprayanti M. Dewi, Idham Halid, Firman A. Rahman
Key words: agronomic-performance, double-row intercropping, dryland, soybean, variety
For citation: Kisman et al. (2025) “Agronomic performance of soybeans in double-row soybean-maize intercropping systems under drought conditions in dryland areas” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 151–163. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154259
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Climate change vulnerability of Drâa-Tafilalet oases: A survey and ground-level perspective
Hicham Bouzelmate, Fatima Jaiti, Zineb El Bakouri, Reda Meziani, Lahcen Hssaini, Mouhssine Rhazi
Key words: climate change, date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), Drâa-Tafilalet (Morocco), oases ecosystems, sustainability, vulnerability
For citation: Bouzelmate, H. et al. (2025) “Climate change vulnerability of Drâa-Tafilalet oases: A survey and ground-level perspective” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 164–176. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154260
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Coconut shell biochar as a sustainable approach for nutrient removal from agricultural wastewater
Tivany Edwin, Puti Sri Komala, Mas Mera, Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini, Zadariana Jamil
Key words: agricultural wastewater, coconut shell biochar, nutrients, pyrolysis, sorption
For citation: Edwin, T. et al. (2025) “Coconut shell biochar as a sustainable approach for nutrient removal from agricultural wastewater” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 177–184. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154261
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The spatial and temporal patterns of agricultural drought and their relationship with rice yield in Kupang Regency
Adi Jamaludin, Iqbal P.A. Shidiq, Riza P. Syamsuddin, Tito L. Indra, Jarot M. Semedi, Rokhmatuloh Rokhmatuloh, Helmi Z. Mohd Shafri, Ramanatalia Parhusip
Key words: agricultural drought, Kupang Regency, Landsat 8, rice yield, vegetation health index
For citation: Jamaludin, A. et al. (2025) “The spatial and temporal patterns of agricultural drought and their relationship with rice yield in Kupang Regency ” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 185–194. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154262
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Productivity evaluation of wheat varieties under modern irrigation using AquaCrop software
Alaa I. Hameed, Nadira A. Mohammad, Ibrahim A.I. Al-Hafidh, Parween R. Kareem
Key words: AquaCrop model, irrigation scheduling, sprinkler irrigation, water use efficiency, wheat yield
For citation: Hameed, A. I. et al. (2025) “Productivity evaluation of wheat varieties under modern irrigation using AquaCrop software” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 195–200. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154263
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Bioleaching potential of local bacteria from gold mine tailings in the Ratatotok Area, Indonesia
Tien Aminatun, Arifudin Idrus, Sri Atun, Anna Rakhmawati, Laode Restele, Doly Risdo Simbolon
Key words: Bacillus cereus RTKS, bioleaching ability, bioleaching effectiveness, gold, tailing
For citation: Aminatun, T. et al. (2025) “Bioleaching potential of local bacteria from gold mine tailings in the Ratatotok Area, Indonesia” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 201–208. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154264
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Monitoring and spatial distribution of the red scale insect Aonidiella aurantii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) infesting guava trees
Moustafa M.S. Bakry, Yaghoub Fathipour, Pasco B. Avery
Key words: guava tree, population abundance, sampling program, scale insect pest, spatial distribution
For citation: Bakry, M. M. S. et al. (2025) “Monitoring and spatial distribution of the red scale insect Aonidiella aurantii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) infesting guava trees” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 209–218. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154265
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Conceptual modelling of land cover change effects on groundwater quality in the Amman-Zarqa Basin, Jordan
Taleb Odeh, Alsharifa Hind Mohammad
Key words: deterioration, groundwater quality, heavy metal, hydrochemical assessment, land cover changes
For citation: Odeh, T., Mohammad, A. H. (2025) “Conceptual modelling of land cover change effects on groundwater quality in the Amman-Zarqa Basin, Jordan” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 219–229. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154266
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Grouping rice varieties in Morocco based on key agronomic traits: A PCA and HCA approach
Fathalah Elwahab, Mohamed Sedki, Lagnigui C. Karidioula, Hassan Boukita, Najiba Brhadda, Rabea Ziri
Key words: agro-climatic, agronomic traits, HCA, KAFACI, Morocco, PCA, rice cultivars
For citation: Elwahab, F. et al. (2025) “Grouping rice varieties in Morocco based on key agronomic traits: A PCA and HCA approach” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 230–237. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154267
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Numerical simulation of pumping tests in heterogeneous aquifers using a Python-driven framework
Ibrahim S. Fekry, Nagy A. Hassan, Ayman A. Nassar
Key words: axisymmetric model, FloPy, hydraulic parameter estimation, MODFLOW 6, numerical groundwater modelling, pumping test, vertically heterogeneous aquifers
For citation: Fekry, I. S. et al. (2025) “Numerical simulation of pumping tests in heterogeneous aquifers using a Python-driven framework” Journal of Water and Land Development, 65, pp. 238–246. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154268